Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corp Sonotrode Probe, a straight nephroscopy probe with a 3.5 mm diameter and 362 mm working length; an accessory to the Richard Wolf Model 2271 Ultrasound Generator Unit 2271; Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp., Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Sonotrode Probe, a straight nephroscopy probe with a 3.5 mm diameter and 362 mm working length; an accessory to the Richard Wolf Model 2271 Ultrasound Generator Unit 2271; Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp., Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Brand
Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corp
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model 8963.535, lot number M000580
Products Sold
Model 8963.535, lot number M000580
Richard Wolf Medical Instrument Corp is recalling Sonotrode Probe, a straight nephroscopy probe with a 3.5 mm diameter and 362 mm working length; an a due to The sonotrode tube could become blocked by the stone fragments, causing overheating and damage to the device.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The sonotrode tube could become blocked by the stone fragments, causing overheating and damage to the device.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recalled from the hospitals by sales representative telephone calls on 10/9/03 and follow-up visits to retriev the recalled lot and replace the units with a new lot of sonotrodes.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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As reported by FDA
IL, MN, NE, OR
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026